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Tim Kaine: “I'm worried about the rifts, the reductions in force, and…”

Featuring: Tim Kaine, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Virginia

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Can you tell me how you would try to make sure that your division has the resources it needs to get the job done? I do apologize, Senator. Could you repeat that question, please? I'm worried about the rifts, the reductions in force, and the effect of those rifts on the security mission of the Department of State. Tell me how you would work to make sure that we have the resources we need to make sure security is job one. Yes, sir. I appreciate the question. (04:51–05:00)

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Asserts concern about the impact of workforce reductions on the State Department's security mission.

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